Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Optimized X Spells

Kess, Dissident Mage
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Julia Maddalena
May 1, 2026
Julia Maddalena
Fire and Ice: Kess, Dissident Mage
In this edition of Fire and Ice, we're looking at one of the classic Grixis Spellslinger commanders: Kess, Dissident Mage.
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Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Thor, God of Thunder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mana Geyser
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Seething Song
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Ponder
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Brainstorm
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Crackle with Power
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Exsanguinate
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Faithless Looting
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Frantic Search
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Blasphemous Act
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Deadly Rollick
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Windfall
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Deflecting Swat
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Fact or Fiction
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Bolt
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Demonic Tutor
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Rhystic Study
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Mystical Tutor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Force of Will
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Underworld Breach
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Gamble
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Ad Nauseam
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Thunderclap Drake
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Displacer Kitten
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Archmage of Runes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Haughty Djinn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Jeleva, Nephalia's Scourge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Notion Thief
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vial Smasher the Fierce
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Melek, Reforged Researcher
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Firebrand Archer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lord of the Forsaken
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Urabrask
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mirrorhall Mimic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vile Entomber
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Young Pyromancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Reverberate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Return the Favor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Consider
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Opt
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Twinferno
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Big Score
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Snap
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Pact of Negation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Flashback
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Vapor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Ritual
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Terminate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Flusterstorm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Narset's Reversal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Flame of Anor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mana Sculpt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fire Covenant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Soul Sear
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Domineering Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Brain Freeze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Toxic Deluge
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
23%synergy
See the Truth
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Stock Up
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Boltwave
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Expressive Iteration
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Chain Reaction
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Epic Experiment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Grim Tutor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Chain of Smog
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Solve the Equation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Steal the Show
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Flood of Recollection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Strategic Planning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chart a Course
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Electroduplicate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Immolating Gyre
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Last Chance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Persist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Confluence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bonus Round
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Insult // Injury
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Rousing Refrain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Swine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Serum Visions
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Warrior's Oath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Painful Truths
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Banefire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dance with Calamity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dark Petition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Whispering Madness
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Hell to Pay
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Fell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Personal Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Primal Amulet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Glamdring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
The Magic Mirror
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Resurrection Orb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Double Vision
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Shark Typhoon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Opulence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Rivendell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Glacial Chasm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Castle Vantress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Resonating Lute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Blood Crypt
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Xander's Lounge
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Watery Grave
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Steam Vents
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Shivan Reef
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Sulfur Falls
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Luxury Suite
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Underground River
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Morphic Pool
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Haunted Ridge
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Raucous Theater
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Graven Cairns
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Training Center
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Blazemire Verge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Sunken Ruins
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Isle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
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